The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInchgower
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%53.4%
Age21 yr36 yr
Price£84.9£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £84.9)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOily

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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